Hyperplasia of sebaceous glands in a linear pattern of papules. Report of four cases

Four cases of a clinically discernible hyperplasia of sebaceous glands in a linear pattern of papules were seen and studied at the Dominican Dermatological Institute in the past 3 years. The condition was found in three men and one woman and was characterized by a linear arrangement of papular lesions situated on the pre- and retroauricular regions, neck, and chin. The histologic features were stereotypic in all cases and consisted of hyperplasia of sebaceous glands.